Homewood Health Centre

Very confused with the bad reviews on here.
You take out of homewood what you put in it.
This review isn’t about select nursing staff or quality of food this is a REAL REVIEW.
No doubt I am assuming Covid restrictions destroyed the programs because of virtual classes, etc. however it’s back on track now.

The AMP(addiction medicine program) served me well. I got clean, sober and learned essential tools to help me stay sober. I even learned a lot about past traumas in my life and how to deal with them. Now it is up to me to stay on the right path to a better life.
One of the best decisions I have ever made was going to homewood. Then again I applied myself and got as much as possible out of it by focusing on why I was actually there. Recovery group therapy was great although so was my therapist (not everyone has the same therapist)
The new friends/connections I made was an amazing take away as well.

I do not have anything negative to comment on….if you are an addict or alcoholic and are considering homewood. Do it.

I am writing a pre review with great eagerness and delight, for I am embarking on a journey that shall lead me to the tranquil and serene realm of Homewood Health. This place, I am told, is a sanctuary of healing for those beset by the torment of despair and madness that plagues the mind.

Oh, how my heart flutters with excitement at the prospect of this journey! For far too long have I struggled with the tumultuous currents of my mind, buffeted by the storms of anxiety and the tempests of depression. But now, I sense a glimmer of hope, a ray of light that pierces through the gloom of my troubled soul.

In Homewood Health, I shall find respite from the relentless waves of affliction that have hitherto battered me. Through the wise and skillful ministrations of the healers who dwell therein, I shall learn to master my thoughts and emotions, to guide them to a place of harmony and balance

Day 1 has been a great experience. The staff has set the tone with their warmth and compassion

I’ll update my review during my 56 day time here
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Homewood Health definitely helped save my life, and get my health back on track. Do not worry and listen to the reviews complaining about certain rules. Homewood has rules, deal with it. You are going into treatment because your life has become unmanageable, and they have rules to help you start managing it. The most common complaint is the ban on smoking. Smoking is an addiction, and you are there to get clean and change your life and if you pay attention you will understand the tools they are teaching you are not just to manage alcohol, drugs, food, etc. They are helping you manage addiction as a whole.

The food was better than average for a hospital. Definitely excellent if you consider they are cooking for 100+ people per meal. They have a convenience store for snacks which is handy, as well as 24 hour vending machines. They even let you bring in certain items you can buy down the street at Zehers (there obviously are exceptions).

The staff were great in my opinion. Some definitely better than others. My prime nurse Brenna, addiction counselor Ashley and my assigned MDs were amazing. They definitely had my best interests in mind. Were attentive to my needs. Challenged and encouraged me based on my current recovery.

The only real complaint I have is the inconsistency in the nursing. Seems like some need to be a little more motivated than others. But I refuse to dock any points for that because I could always find another one to assist me, and my prime nurse was totally amazing.

Their aftercare is also quite good, has helped to keep me grounded and level. My addiction counselor for after care was different than my normal, and Alanna constantly challenges me and keeps me motivated as well. Even when I have a bad day, and she recognizes that in session, she will follow up the next day.

I have never been to treatment before, and I don't think I will need to again thanks to Homewood. Highly recommend.

If you truly want sobriety, Homewood is the greatest gift you can receive. Rehab is not the cure ... they give you the tools and the rest is up to you. I have never met so many caring individuals. As a gay male I felt safe and the weekly support group for the GLBQT2 demonstrated Homewood is progressing. I am responsible for my own recovery and Homewood gave me the foundation. The rest is up to me. Everything I asked for, I received. Be wary of negative reviews as there is always more to the story. Thank you Homewood for my second chance.

The best program I have been in so far. Far better than hospital programs. It's not without problems but its approach to PTSD is incredible and I have felt a huge change within myself. I have seen many graduate far better than they came in. I have read some negative reviews but they sound like people who weren't willing to take some responsibility. When I had a problem I went to patient services and found an advocate and it was solved professionally by staff. I feel much better coming out than when I went in.

This place was amazing for me. I was in IMAP (Integrated mood and anxiety program) for most of the summer in 2021. The skills I learnt and experiences I had here were invaluable. Not to sound cliché but it honestly saved my life.

We had a variety of traditional group and non-traditional therapy. There is a lot of down time, which I found really hard at the beginning. It took me a long time to understand that the down time was on purpose. Being alone with your thoughts with anxiety is so difficult but I can do it now a lot of the time. You have to be willing to put in the effort here to get results. You won't get anything if you're not ready to be here.

I loved my psychiatrist and some of the nurses. Everyone had their favourites. In addition to traditional nursing, they act as someone to confide in. They encourage you to talk to them if you're upset. I spent hours talking to them one on one. One actually inspired me to pursue nursing, which is what I'm working on now :)

I've been here for about 10 days now. The nursing staff is kind insightful and comforting. The doctors likewise very obviously have your best interest at heart. Being here has helped me and now I'm ready to move on.

I am currently staying at this amazing place! Please, if you are coming or thinking of coming don’t listen to the negative comments about this place in the reviews those people aren’t correct, it is one of the top rehab facilities in Canada! The staff are amazing, the program is amazing this place is amazing, I have used dugs and alcohol for over 24 years but thanks to Homewood I am clean and getting healthy. I was nervous coming in but was warmly welcomed by everyone right away, don’t be nervous, take it one day at a time and you will be just fine!!!

Homewood saved my life. I spent 5 months here. Good health care is hit and miss. I was lucky to have an amazing team. I've been to many hospitals and find that what you put in is what you get out. I worked so hard and my team knew and saw that. So they worked just as hard for me. As a patient I have to advocate for myself and push for the treatment I want.

Best place in Canada for all your mental health needs. Staff are phenomenal , caring and supportive. The accomodations are comfortable and set up as a dormitory. The building itself is full of history and character. Very old school design. Absolutely beautiful 52 acres of grounds available with loads of activities to keep you busy. A Peaceful sanctuary that sports a riverside style of life. Wildlife roams freely on the grounds. Geese hatching goslings, overly friendly squirrels and birds galore! If you need help with your mental health this is where you want to go. 😎

I have nothing but good things to say about my stay at Homewood. I was in AMP programming it has given me a new outlook on my life and my recovery. I want to say thanks to my amazing counselor 💯 doctor's nursing and my peers.. I would definitely recommend going if you have the opportunity

This place gave me a good insight to my depression and anxiety. How to stay focused and on track of my daily life. I have no barriers put up any more. It was bitter sweet knowing that others were feeling like I was. Thank you all that were there with me.

For over 21 years I fought to no avail with my parents to get the help I needed for my severe mental illness. By the time I was 26 I was pretty much convinced that suicide would be my only option. I heard about homewood health center through a contact. I asked for a loan from a family friend and received it. After following ALL after care instructions I can now say that at the age of 28.5 I am the most mentally stable I have ever been in my entire life and it is mainly because of these people. I will never ever forget the day they took my hand and showed me how real professionals treat the mentally ill. I have no regrets giving up on ohip and I honestly owe this hospital my life. May god bless these professionals I hope they understand how remarkable they have made my life.

Finally almost back home, but still not out of the woods. Prayer & meditation and Jesus.

I was ther from August to October 2017 in their IMAP program. It was the best decision I’ve made for my life. They helped me get out of a mental illness fog I was in for a very long time. They gave me to tools I needed. They’re there to help people but not hold their hands in the process of getting better. They give you what you need and as a former patient I had to put in the work. If you don’t put in the work with the tools they give you, you are not going to get better. If you decide to choose this place for help, going in to help yourself and don’t worry about others.

Because I’m out of the mental illness fog I was in, I found out that I still had a lot of work to do. That everything I was suppressing hit me hard and I was a mental health crisis again. But instead of heading to emergency, I was able to recognize I had other options. Which the Homewood taught me. I pulled up my boot straps and found a place where I can do CBT (since mid-July). Though slow going, it’s helping.

Nobody is going to want to help you if you don’t put in the work, it’s your life and your issue, it’s you’re responsibility. The Homewood is not going to help you if you don’t want to help yourself.

I loved Homewood. I went for four months back in 2004 - PTSD Treatment and Intergeated Mood Program - they monitored my meds and found the meds to help with cognitive therapy. Plus all the other fun classes to get me back to socializing with people. It’s 2018 and I’m rethinking of going back as I don’t have any support system out here in Milton and my meds are all over the place. Want to go back and have them realign my life again as I’m just falling apart. Thinking about ECT treatment.

My sister did the inpatient tx for alcohol and drugs and did well. Addressing a review from Rom cam below expecting tx for BPD as far as I'm aware from research Borderline Personality Disorders are extremely difficult to treat. Medication has no effect and even cognitive therapy isn't much help. As far as I'm concerned it's behavior some of it learned. People who I have known with BPD do well when they are NOT idle, Meaning working (generally something physical) and having consistent routines in their lifestyle including exercise. Do your research.

I was a part of the eating disorder program almost 20 years ago. I am sure the program has changed but April is still there. My name at the time was Patty Babbitt and at the lowest time in my life they helped to lift me up and I am forever thankful. They gave me back my life and coping skills to return to everyday living. After all this time it is a good memory and all these years later I still have contact with 4 very special lifelong friends. Thank you Homewood

Thank God for Homewood! I went here twice in 2010 and have been clean and sober ever since. Homewood educated me on the disease of addiction and introduced me to a solution which is called the 12 steps. I am forever grateful to Don Weber and Deb Hadwen, angels in my eyes. If you are WILLING to learn a new way to live, this place with show you how to live one day at a time.

Sure every facility has it's good and bad points but I've been to several places like Homewood and I must say they are, and will always be, world class as far as great help is concerned.
Keep up the good work. Even a little goes a long way !